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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,032.32, 12,046.98 and 2,187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,032.32, 12,046.98 and 2,187.57 is: 3,280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,032.32 : 12,046.98 = 2,187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,032.32/12,046.98 = 2,187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,032.32x = 12,046.98 × 2,187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,032.32x = 26,353,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,353,612.04/8,032.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.95

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